Gold Placer Prospects and Emile Granier Interview
The Sun reports Emile Granier arriving from Atlantic City to Cheyenne en route to the National Silver convention in St. Louis where he is a governor appointed delegate. He discusses the Atlantic City operations, the Timbuctee oil boom, and the need for water, detailing how Christina and Rock lakes feed a 16.5 mile canal and 200 foot hydraulic head to move 2000 yards of earth daily. He predicts full operations by spring and hints Atlantic City could become a major gold camp pending further work and funding.
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the Sun
Emile Granier
Cheyenne
Atlantic City
Fremont County
Granier
St. Louis
Warren
Washington
Paris
France
Lander
Timbuctee
Christina
Pacific Short Line engineers push for Platte right of way
Pacific Short Line corps of engineers have worked on the Platte between Wendover and Fairbank for two weeks, surveying near Sunrise Park and iron deposits. They now operate about three miles east of Wendover near Broom Creek and may camp in Wendover as winter headquarters. Judge Santley left for Sheridian to attend district court, then plans buffalo country travel to hold court there. Penitentiary inspectors completed their examination in Laramie and will present a joint report to the secretary of the interior.
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Pacific Short Line Corps of Engineers
Wendover
Fairbank
Sunrise Park
Broom Creek
Santley
Sheridan
District Court
Buffalo
Kicker from Cheyenne on City Engineer Appointment
A letter signed by A Ricker criticizes Cheyenne Republicans for backing a prominent Democrat as city engineer. The writer accuses councilmen of abandoning party lines to place a Democrat in the post and warns Republicans to choose candidates more carefully in campaigns.
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Cheyenne
Engineers in Laramie Vote to Ratify Federation Demands
The Laramie division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers votes to adopt federation articles. They demand removal of Trainmaster Parsons and Superintendent Barr, citing lay offs for trivial reasons. A brakemen meeting is underway and likely to follow.
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Laramie
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Parsons
Barr
Brakeman's Brotherhood
Rawlins
Omaha
Holcom
Mountain Division
Cummings
Newcastle Boom Reaches New Height in Rising City
In six weeks Newcastle has 75 to 80 buildings and a three story Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins structure nearing occupancy. Merchants hold 10k to 50k dollar stocks, 500 residents plus a larger floating population, and railway officials call the boom rivaling Denver.
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Newcastle
Kilpatrick, Bros. & Collins
Denver
Fort Russell Sewer Project Delayed By Ground Frost
Contractor Keefe cannot start Fort Russell sewerage work due to ground frost. He notes the earth is frozen nearly a foot and hopes for warmer weather to loosen the soil. He is ready to begin as soon as conditions improve.
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Keefe
Fort Russell
Commissioners Appoint Harvey and Vine for Public Roles
George H. Harvey of New York City is named a commissioner of deeds by Governor Warren. Janes Vine of Laramie city is commissioned as a notary public.
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George H. Harvey
New York City
Warren
Janes Vine
Laramie City
Great U P Shops to Employ 1000 in Cheyenne by April
The Sun reports Union Pacific officials expect at least 1000 men to be employed in running the new Cheyenne shops by April 1. Rapid force growth, added dwellings, and new machinery shipments signal a booming period for Cheyenne with widespread prosperity and population rise. Citizens urged to prepare and invest in the coming growth.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Deeds Filed with County Clerk for Lands and Farms
Yesterday record notes four warranty deeds. George R. Stevens transfers 168 acres to Stevens & Mizner Cattle Co for 1.00. John S. Mizner transfers 160 acres to Stevens & Mizner Cattle Co for 1.00. Bay State Live Stock Co transfers lots 15 16 17 block 6 Pine Bluffs for 150. J F Blair and Wisconsin partners transfer 338 acres in Laramie county to N Windsor and J C Cable for 1000.
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George R. Stevens
Stevens & Mizner Cattle Company
John S. Mizner
Bay State Live Stock Company
F. M. Peterson
Pine Bluffs
J. F. Blair
Wyoming Live Stock Company Incorporation Filed
The Wyoming Live Stock company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary yesterday. It plans to buy hold and sell lands ditches and water rights and to deal in live stock dressed meats and butcher packing and general merchandising with capital stock of 50000. Trustees are A J Adamson C A Badgette H B Kelley Gibson Clark and M M Mason. Operations will be in Laramie county with headquarters in Cheyenne.
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Wyoming Live Stock Company
A. J. Adamson
C. A. Badgette
H. B. Kelley
Gibson Clark
M. M
Converse county board members questioned over undershirt bills
In a Converse county Board of Commissioners session a bill lists LH A Wagner for an undershirt charged to George Holme1.25. With Holme1, a commissioner, the text questions whether the other two members will also bill for clothing at the next meeting.
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Douglas
Board of Commissioners
Converse County
LH. A. Wagner
George
Inclem ent Season Prods Overcoats for Converse County
A reader asks the Converse County electors when the issue of ordering suits and Buffalo overcoats will end. The inquiry notes the approaching winter winds and snow and requests action on warming garments for all.
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Converse County
Selah
Kicker Column Praises Party Duty Over Patronage
In a letter from ASOTIER KICKER dated November 21 in Wnitay Saint Cirkvensek Wyoming, the writer denounces mugwump autocrats and urges Republicans to avoid personal patronage. The piece argues elected officials serve the party platform and must act to promote good government, praising aldermen Robins Jenks and Hunt for loyalty to their constituency.
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Cirkvensek
Wyo
Robins
Jenks
Hunt
Asotier Kicker
Fish Hatchery Expansion Plans in Laramie
Fish Commissioner Miller has purchased hatchery land from the Union Pacific, including Soldier Springs. A new 24 by 47 foot two story addition, a 24 by 30 foot one story superintendent’s residence, eighteen 16 foot troughs, six cement reservoirs, and latest fish culture improvements will accompany the existing hatchery. Capacity will rise from 500000 to 1000000 eggs per year. Miller seeks bids from local Laramie contractors.
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Miller
Union Pacific
Soldier Springs
Laramie
Avon Erang
Arrivals of Patents at Cheyenne Land Office
Yesterday the Cheyenne land office issued patents to numerous settlers. Names include DESERT CLAIMS James P Maxwell Tie Siding William S Kerr Richardson J Daley Rawlins Sarah E Webber Maurice H York and many others across Laramie Albany Carbon and surrounding counties.
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Cheyenne Land Office
Desert Claims
James P. Maxwell
William S. Kerr
Carbon Co
Richardson J. Daley
Rawlins
Sarah E. Webber
Maurice H. York
Altha P. Chaffee
Laramie Co
John Phillips
Thomas Gaines
Theodore C. Dorsey
No RK
Boswell
Albany Co
Clemens Oskamp
Walter Neef
Austis R
Elizabeth Adams
Catherine Johnson
George P. Coney Jr
To Met Ton
Joseph Hanphoff
David Eagan
Patrick Freaney
John McDougall
John R. Steele
James Maron
Laranile County
Strengthening work completed on stand pipe under Peterson
The stand pipe work overseen by Con tractor Peterson is now finished. The structure is lined with Kansas City pressed brick in Portland cement with a concrete lining between old and new walls. The result is greatly strengthened and suited to its expected water pressure, reflecting credit on Cheyenne's water system. The Keystone mines last monthly clean-up yielded fine gold totaling 0,000.
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Peterson
Kansas City
Cheyenne
Keystone
Railroad tensions and Burlington plans loom over Greeley
A grainy tale of unrest among Union Pacific engineers along the western main line portends conflict after a Rawlins meeting. The Burlington and Missouri co. eyes the Cache la Poudre route westward, spurring real estate and depot deals as prep work begins.
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Union Pacific
Valentine Baker Opens Commission House
Valentine Baker has opened a commission house, signaling a new venture in selling goods on commission. The event marks Baker’s entry into local trade, with operations expected to support artisans and merchants by handling sales and distribution.
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Valentine Baker Tus
A Valuable Map Aids Wyoming State Admission Effort
The territorial engineer's office completes a detailed irrigation map described as a valuable and comprehensive object lesson. Prof Mead plans an engraved copy to accompany his governor's report for the next legislature, highlighting Wyoming's claims for admission to the Union.
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Tye Sus
Territorial Engineer's Office
Congress
Wyoming
Frank Bond
Penseral
Mrof. Meadin
Mead
Warren
Grand Jury Report From November Term Court
The district court had no trial cases yesterday. one Harris pled guilty to petit larceny and was fined 1 dollar plus costs and confined ten days. The grand jury reported seventeen cases disposed of, fifty eight witnesses examined, found no action on legislative bribery, and noted jail conditions and inadequate offices. Foreman Groran A Daarer signed.
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Harris
Wile Vai Deevinter
Oviet Joater
Groran A
Daarer
Address for Wyoming Statehood by Ex-Governor Hoyt Ready
The prepared address to Congress advocating Wyoming statehood is near completion. It is described as a thorough and persuasive argument, largely the work of ex-Governor Hoyt, and aims to present strong facts and reasons urging Wyoming’s admission to statehood. The document is touted as the most exhaustive presentation on the subject to date.
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Congress
Hoyt
Wyoming
Union
Appointment to National Silver Convention Delegation
Homer Merrill of Rawlins received an appointment from the executive committee of the National Silver conventions to serve as a delegate at large to the St. Louis assemblage. Merrill is praised as worthy and a cooperative choice, though his business commitments prevent attendance at this time.
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Homer Merrill
Rawlins
Lange
St. Louis
Merrill
Burlington Announces New Time Card to Sune Day
The Burlington sets a new schedule with trains leaving Cheyenne at 7 30 pm to connect with the Denver fant train at Holdrege Nebraska. The railroad states it will operate a fiat through train in line with Wines spirit.
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Burlington
Cheyenne
Denver
Holdrege
Land bids filed in Laramie county preemption trial
Preemption trial receipts filed at the county clerk’s office show Jane H. Galloway securing 6 acres in Laramie county at 2.50 per acre for 200 dollars and George R. Garland taking 5 acres at 2.50 per acre for 400 dollars. Leave of absence for fifteen days granted Major Charles H. Whipple paymaster at this station.
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Jane HH. Galloway
Laramie County
George RK. Garland
Charles H. Whipple
U.S. A
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